Location & Surroundings
Luenda is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 553 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 30 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 145 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Luende
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 17' 16" S, 14° 26' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 553 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:18
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Luenda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luenda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.3 | 3.0 | 218 | 79 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 2.7 | 254 | 39 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 676.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.1 | 297 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 379.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.6 | 238 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 2.5 | 235 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.5 | 2.4 | 252 | 35 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 764.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.2 | 2.8 | 276 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 368.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 257 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 2.2 | 250 | 70 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 2.5 | 259 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 38 | 749.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 2.6 | 292 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 26 | 403.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.2 | 254 | 57 | 1,014.0 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.7 | 282 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.68 / 0.77 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luenda?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Luenda today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Luenda?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luenda?
Luenda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luenda?
DEM 553 m.
Where is Luenda located?
It is at -5.28771, 14.44399 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luenda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.